General Information

Wednesday 18 – Friday 20 May 2005
Novotel Palm Cove resort, Cairns

Secretariat:

AFIF2005 Conference Secretariat
PO Box 180
Morisset NSW 2264
Tel: 02 4973 6573
Fax: 02 4973 6609
Email:afifconference@willorganise.com.au
Website:www.afif.asn.au/events_afif2005.asp

Venue:

Novotel Palm Cove Resort
Coral Coast Drive
Palm Cove QLD 4879
Tel: (07) 4059 1234
Fax: (07) 4059 1297
Website:www.novotel-pcr.com.au

Registration:

Each person attending the conference needs to complete his or her own form and return it to the conference secretariat, with payment.

If you would like assistance in completing the on-line form, do not hesitate to contact the conference secretariat who can talk you through it.

A letter of confirmation will then be forwarded by email with a tax invoice/receipt of payment posted to you.

Please ensure you read all information on this site carefully before answering the questions on the registration form.

Registration Fees

	Earlybird Before 15 April	Standard Before 6 May	Late Register after 6 May
Member *	$665	$760	$840
Non Member	$780	$890	$980
Accompanying Person	$195	$195	$195
Day Rego	$330	$390	$430

* Please note: Members of CBFCA are entitled to register for the conference at the members rate.

Inclusions for Registered Persons:

Members and Non Members

Attendance at Sessions

All official documentation

Morning & Afternoon teas & lunches

Welcome Reception

Conference Dinner

Happy Hour

Entrance to Exhibition

Transfers to/from airport

GST

Accompanying Persons

Welcome Reception

Conference Dinner

Happy Hour

Transfers to/from airport

GST

Day Delegates
(All entitlements for day of attendance only)

Attendance at Sessions

All official documentation

Morning & Afternoon tea & lunch

GST

Payment of Fees

Payment of fees must accompany all registrations and may be made by personal cheque or credit card (Bankcard, Mastercard, Visa or AMEX only). Cheques should be made payable to AFIF Conference.

GST
ABN 83 722 696 718
A tax invoice will only be sent on receipt of your completed registration form. Please refer to the accommodation section for tax invoices relating to accommodation bookings.

Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellations must be notified in writing to the Secretariat.

Cancellations received:

Before 22 April 2005 will incur a A$110.00 cancellation fee.

Before 6 May 2005 will receive a 50% refund of fees paid.

After 6 May 2005 there will be no refund.

Registration Desk
The Registration Desk will be located in the foyer of the conference area and will be open the following times:

Wednesday 18 May 1600 – 1800

Thursday 19 May 0830 – 1700

Friday 20 May 0830 – 1600

Insurance
The conference organising committee strongly recommends that you take out insurance for your travel and attendance at the conference. The Conference cannot accept any responsibility for participants failing to arrange their own insurance.

Exhibition and Sponsorship
A trade exhibition will be held during the Conference. A list of exhibitors will be provided at the Conference. Companies are also invited to take up conference sponsorship. For more information on exhibition and sponsorship opportunities contact the Secretariat on telephone (02) 4973 6573, fax (02) 4973 6609 or email: afifconference@willorganise.com.au.

What to Wear
Sessions – relaxed
Welcome Reception* – Casual
Conference Dinner* – Smart Casual

*Bring a warm jacket as both are outdoor events

Accomodation:

All accommodation offered is at the Novotel Palm Cove Resort, QLD.

Resort Room	$150* per room per night
Single, Twin or Double Use.
Resort Suite	$180* per room per night
Single, Twin or Double use

* Please note – this rate is inclusive of GST and the hotel will be responsible for issuing a tax invoice for accommodation payments upon departure from the hotel.

Deposit
Hotel accommodation bookings must be accompanied by a first night's deposit, or credit card guarantee in order to secure your reservation. Your deposit (or credit card number) will be passed on to the hotel and you must settle the balance of your account on check out. The deposit is non-refundable after 1 May 2005 and will be forfeited if you do not arrive on the date for which you have booked. The hotel holds your credit card as a guarantee only and by providing the card number, you are also providing authorization for the hotel to charge this card if you fail to arrive at the hotel on the date indicated. Your credit card will not be charged until you check out (or fail to arrive), and approve the account.

How To Book
Please complete Section C of the registration form. The secretariat will then book your room and send confirmation of reservation. Any change to a reservation must be notified to the Secretariat and not directly to the hotel.

Check in and check out
Check in time is 1400 hours. Check out time is 1100 hours. Please let the secretariat know if you will arrive at the hotel after 1800 hours, failure to do so may mean that your room will be released.

Breakfast:

Breakfast is NOT included in the room rate above. As a conference delegate, you can pre-purchase breakfast vouchers at a discounted rate of $19 per day. This rate is only available to conference delegates who pre-book breakfast.

One child is FREE when dining with 1 adult.
Please complete Section D of the registration form if you wish to pre-purchase breakfasts.

For More Information:

To ensure you receive further details of the conference:
Send your details to:afifconference@willorganise.com.au